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My printer is on the blink and I am looking for a new one. I am wanting one that I can run cardstock thru easily. I do a lot of digital image printing and need a good color printer.
debbiedee......My best advice would be to go into the store and try them out for yourself. Take the paper you want to print on and try it. Most likely a salesman is going to tell you it is not recommended for heavy paper, but I find many really do work well with cardstock.
I have 3 HP printers of varying ages and models. All work well with #110 Index for me.
I have two printers, both retired now but there are newer models. I have an HP Laserjet 1012 for my Black printing and Epson R series wide format for color/scrapbooking (prints up to 18" wide).
I have an hp color laser. It was relatively inexpensive ~300 and has taken every cardstock I have run through it. If you use copics or another alcohol based ink then laser is non smearing.
One thing to pay attention to is how the paper-tray is configured. If the paper has to curl around a roller before printing, you're less likely to be able to use heavier cardstock because you'll get a paper jam. Printers with the paper-tray in the front generally use this type of roller system. My HP is this way and I can't use heavier cardstocks in it. (Stampin' Up's whisper white and very vanilla work fine; but SU's naturals ivory or naturals white will jam.)
So look for a printer where the paper is pulled straight/flat into the printer. The paper tray is usually in the back in this case.
I all HP printers (all HP printers load in the front and curl around for printing), I have no problem with printing on cardstock #110 or Index weight paper.
I have an Epson Artisan 800 and it does not take heavy weight cardstock - much to my disappointment. The next time I buy a printer I will take 110 lb paper to the store and try it out first!
My dad just got a new printer and HP110 and I went over and tried it. I LOVE it! It took my cardstock AND I didn't have to "prompt" the cs thur, it just grabbed and printed. I'm thinking that may be the way I go, but I'm still thinking I might want laser. Hmmmm what to do? �
Yes you definitely need laser if you're using copic markers. We had to get a new printer last week, and I didn't know I needed a laser printer and now the ink smears bad...it's an HP it look my heavy cardstock fine, but the ink bleeding is a huge problem because I mostly use copics.
I just bought an Epson Artisan 835. It has worked really well. The photos it prints are very crisp and I haven't had any problem running through PTI cardstock. I really like that the ink cartridges are all seperate so when I run out of one color I only have to replace that ink cartridge. I haven't tried it with Copics so I don't know how they will work together. I got it at Office Max for about $160 after a rebate and trading in my old HP printer.
Yes you definitely need laser if you're using copic markers. We had to get a new printer last week, and I didn't know I needed a laser printer and now the ink smears bad...it's an HP it look my heavy cardstock fine, but the ink bleeding is a huge problem because I mostly use copics.
My epson is an inkjet and I have no problems with the ink smearing. I use both regular cardstock and copic paper and have never had a problem.
I'm also in the position of having to buy a new inkjet printer quickly and was happy to see some current comments. Printing on cs is needed but I also want to be able to print on vellum and, of course, printing out a good photo is prime as well. I bought an Epson Stylus NX510 last night but haven't taken it out of the box til I do more research. Anyone have experience with this printer or an Epson Stylus NX625?
Yes you definitely need laser if you're using copic markers. We had to get a new printer last week, and I didn't know I needed a laser printer and now the ink smears bad...it's an HP it look my heavy cardstock fine, but the ink bleeding is a huge problem because I mostly use copics.
You don't necessarily have to have a laser printer to use copics. Its the ink that is the issue for your printer. Try using the "best" or "photo" setting and just print on your regular cardstock. You can also use your heat tool to heat set the ink and that my solve the smearing problem too.
I have a Canon MP560 inkjet printer and it works perfectly for digital stamps & copics. It also has two paper feed trays with one in the back so the paper isn't curled around a roller. I can run 130# cover weight cardstock through it without any issues. Its a couple years old but I have seen this model on Amazon for as low at $40. It has 5 ink tanks (2black,C,Y,M) so its fairly inexpensive for ink. It also prints beautiful photos - up to full borderless letter size sheets.
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